Devils, Drugs and Doctors: The Story of the Science of Healing from Medicine Man to Doctor
Published by Blue Ribbon Books N.D., New York
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: E Ridge Fine Books, Lake Elsinore, CA, U.S.A.E Ridge Fine Books
AbeBooks seller since October 16, 2006
Association member: IOBA
Condition: Used - Good
£ 15.46
Quantity: 1 available
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Blue cloth. Many illustrations from orginial sources. xxii, [2] 405 pages. Loose hinges; split along the top of the ffep. Tone inside covers. Former owners name inside the cover and a few pencil underlines within the text. Overall a better than good copy. The story of the science of healing from medicine man to doctor. Part 1, the conquest of death at birth contains chapters entitled: childbirth and civilization; Sairey Gamps and the Midmen; compassion of Peter Chamberlen; a gentlemen with clean hands may carry the disease. Part 2 is the story of anesthesia, in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and Part 3, progress of surgery, contains making an anatomy and the greatest surgeon. Part 4 passing of plague and pestilence, includes: the Black Death; pestilence and personal liberty; pestilence and moralists; medical thread in the moral snarl. The healing art, Part 5, includes: the halt, lame and blind; white and black magic; drug on the market;turning point; toward a better conclusion. The final Part 6 discusses medicine through the ages, civilization and medicine. ; 8vo.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Devils, Drugs and Doctors: The Story of the Science of Healing from Medicine Man to Doctor
- Author
- Haggard M.D., Howard W.
- Publisher
- Blue Ribbon Books N.D., New York
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Seller catalogs
- Antiquarian & Collectible Books, Health & Wellness, History
E Ridge Fine Books
Lake Elsinore, CA, U.S.A.
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E Ridge fine Books is a general used and out-of-print bookstore. Email is the preferred method of contact with inquires responded to within 24 hours. Please use a phone call if direct or immediate information is required (951) 265-4578 (personal cell phone). Thank you.
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E Ridge Fine Books
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